The body of a 40-year-old man, Kevin Kelly !Gonteb, was discovered in a pool of blood by two passersby early Sunday morning between 02:00 and 03:00 in the new industrial area at John ya Otto Street in Swakopmund.

The police attended to the matter, and according to preliminary investigations, the deceased was bumped by a vehicle, after which the driver drove away. 

His uncle positively identified !Gonteb's body.

Police are investigating cases of culpable homicide, reckless and/or negligent driving, failure to ascertain injuries and damages after the accident, and deserting the accident scene.

Anyone with information that can assist the police in this investigation should please contact them at 081 321 4978 or 081 203 1808.